parent that says no it's okay i'll take care of you from now on, i got you. it's alright, here, open your mouth and i'll brush your teeth for you. i know you can do it, you can take care of yourself but i'm here now and we'll take care of you together. it's okay, baby, you're allowed to want to. you don't need to feel shame, i'm forcing you, right? i'm making you, so you don't need to worry about anything - you don't need to think about anything other than tasting the toothpaste and which book you want me to read to you later, okay? i'm here and i got you, you can just be














